The JW Fails & Kurt McKinney Interview Part 2 "No Retreat, No Surrender"

The JW Fails & Kurt McKinney Interview Part 2 "No Retreat, No Surrender"

Author: Geekscape March 8, 2026 Duration: 45:03
“Marchial Arts Madness” continues! JW Fails and Kurt McKinney are back to celebrate the 40th anniversary of No Retreat, No Surrender and discuss the documentary The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender! In 2025, JW Fails (NRNS, Lambada, The New Leave It To Beaver) & Kurt McKinney (NRNS, Sworn To Justice, The Last Kumite) came on $2 Late Fee to talk about NRNS and the subsequent documentary that was nearing production. One year later, the documentary is complete and out! JW & Kurt are back to talk about the doc, its premiere in Germany, and much more! Btw, NRNS’s Pete “Sugarfoot” Cunningham will be on $2LF in two weeks! Don’t miss it! If you want to hear and see more about the legacy of NRNS from JW & Kurt, be sure to check out previous episodes at the links below. Listen to Kurt McKinney’s interview from March of 2021 (Kurt’s first appearance on $2 Late Fee) here! Watch Kurt & JW Fails’ interview from March of 2025 (JW’s first appearance on $2 Late Fee) here! Watch JW Fail’s interview from September of 2025 here! As mentioned in the interview, the trailer for the documentary Chuck Norris vs Communism can be seen here. (I omitted the trailer from the episode because it’s in Russian with English subtitles) Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ Spotify: ⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out Jim Walker’s intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠ Merch:⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠ IMDB: ⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠Geekscape Network⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠@zakshaffer⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don’t forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the smell of popcorn, the hum of a VCR, and the thrill of picking a movie from a crowded video store shelf? Two Dollar Late Fee is a podcast that brings that feeling back, diving deep into the films that defined a decade. Hosts Zak and Dustin, self-proclaimed 80s ninjas, guide conversations that are less about cold critique and more about warm appreciation, exploring everything from iconic soundtracks to the hidden gems you might have missed. The show often features interviews with the actors and creators who were there, adding firsthand context to the movies you love. It’s a consistently positive space for nostalgia, dedicated to the joy these films still bring. Furthermore, this podcast is also the home for Territory Marks, a recurring segment with professional wrestler Paul London that steps away from the cinema to revisit the vibrant, chaotic glory days of 1980s professional wrestling. Every episode is a celebration, whether it’s breaking down a teen comedy, analyzing a sci-fi classic, or sharing stories from the squared circle. New episodes arrive every Sunday, ready to transport you. It’s a welcoming listen for anyone who still feels that particular magic from the era, all without any pesky late fees.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80s Movie Mixtape [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:39
The creative team of the brand new stage show TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80s Movie Mixtape come to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss the sensational immersive theatrical experience! Anderson Davis (Director), Jesse Vargas (Music Produ…
80S Kids Unite: The Challenger Explosion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:03
This month on 80s Kids Unite we honor the 40th anniversary of the Challenger Explosion! “The Night Boys”: John (That 80s Dude), Diallo (TV Obscura), Corey (Podcasting After Dark), & Zak (Territory Marks) find the light i…
Mystery Date [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:00
Dustin is back along with our good buddy Chris Mayek, to discuss 1991’s Mystery Date! Take one part License to Drive, mix a little After Hours, and you got yourself Mystery Date! In this episode, Dustin, Chris, & Zak get…
Territory Marks: The Great Kabuki vs Chris Adams "WCCW" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:45
“Marchial Arts Madness” takes over the territories this month on Territory Marks, when Paul and Zak discuss the 1985 WCCW match between The Great Kabuki and Chris Adams! It’s a “Battle of the Kicks” this month on TM! The…
The Vince Murdocco Interview "Kickboxer 2" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:19
Vince Murdocco (Kickboxer 2, Ring of Honor, L.A. Wars) rounds out our “Marchial Arts Madness” month with a look back on his career! Vince Murdocco (Night Hunter, To Be The Best, New York Ninja) has had one heck of a care…
The Pete "Sugarfoot" Cunningham Interview "No Retreat No Surrender" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:11
“Marchial Arts Madness” keeps on kicking! Pete “Sugarfoot” Cunningham of No Retreat, No Surrender comes to $2 Late Fee to discuss is amazing martial arts career, his movies, and more! Pete “Sugarfoot” Cunningham (No Retr…
80s Kids Unite: Favorite 80s Accessories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:41
This month on 80s Kids Unite we get accessorized! Video game watches, clothing store tote bags, charm necklaces, and more! “The Night People”: Duckie (@alwaysduckman on instagram), Grace (Two Dollar Late Fee), Diallo (TV…
The James Pax Interview "Big Trouble in Little China" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:16
“Marchial Madness” kicks off with a bolt of lightning when James Pax (Big Trouble in Little China) comes to Two Dollar Late Fee to discuss his career on screen, the 40th Anniversary Big Trouble in Little China World Tour…
80s Kids Unite: Pasadena Comic Con 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:34
This month on 80s Kids Unite, The (Midnight) Night Boyz invade Pasadena Comic Con and discuss lesser known Sci-Fi movies & tv shows! Zak and Corey, along with Max from Ready2Retro & Jonathan from Geekscape, had a fan pac…